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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 29 August 2024
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 September 2024
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bluebolt Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for an international component manufacturer based in Kent.

Role and Responsibilities

• Designs, verifies, prepares and maintains detailed technical design drawings, schematics or specifications using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (currently Creo) and Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word etc) ready for manufacture.

• Able to manage, prioritise and progress multiple projects to NPI plan,

• Prepares Manufacturing & Process Instructions as required for new products.

• Resolves manufacturing issues in the early stages of product design and development.

• Works closely with design briefs to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment.

• Coordinates drawing and drawing control activities.

• Supports the design and development of test rigs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Scientific subject
• Currently or working towards Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status and member of Professional Engineering Institution.
• Minimum 3 years Design Engineering experience preferably in Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing industry
• Experienced using CREO or similar 3D CAD and product lifecycle management software
• Experience of design for manufature and design for assembly
• NPI Gate review process/ Production readiness


Remuneration & Benefits

Competitive salary
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Early finish on a Friday


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